Plymouth

Plaque marks Napoleon's link with Plymouth

A plaque to mark the amazing 10 days Napoleon Bonaparte spent captive in Plymouth Sound was unveiled today – exactly 200 years since his arrival in St Helena on 16 October 1815.

The monument – a piece of stone from St Helena embedded in granite from Dartmoor prison – where thousands French prisoners were held during the Napoleonic wars – was unveiled by Alain Sibiril, Honorary Consul...

Are children too old for adoption at four?

As part of this year’s National Adoption Week (19 – 25 October) campaign, Adopt South West is asking people to consider adopting an older child as they pose the question “Too old at four?”

Due to the high demand for babies, older children waiting to be adopted are often likely to be over looked as well as those in sibling groups and children with disabilities.

During National...

Plymouth business finalist in Venus Awards

Lisa Battershill is enjoying the journey of being nominated for customer service and inspirational woman in business with the Devon Venus Awards. The mum of five and grandma to 9 has had Cake and bubbly at Exeter Guildhall canopies and Prosecco at Plymouth Science Park, Afternoon tea at Saunton Sand's Hotel and a ball at Exeter University, meeting inspirational, amazing local women along...

Cash boost for homeless charity

Path has received £5,000 to fund tenancy starter packs for homeless people in Devon.

The donation was provided by the Santander Foundation which offers grants to UK registered charities for projects that help disadvantaged people in local communities.

The grant will enable Path to provide basic & essential items for our clients moving into a new home with nothing.

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Academic makes waves in nautical publication

A Plymouth University academic has contributed to a pioneering publication designed to be an onboard resource for every ship in the world.

Captain Bob Hone, from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, has written a chapter for The Nautical Institute’s publication Navigation Accidents and their Causes. The book looks at major casualties on board ships and the lessons that can be...

Top tips to say safe online

Is there any way to stop the rise in fraud and online crime?

As the latest results of the Crime Survey for England and Wales are released, the Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network (NHWN) looks at how you can avoid becoming a victim.

“People are becoming more aware that they need to protect themselves, but are often still not taking some quite simple steps,” says NHWN Chairman...

Plymouth loves Christmas!

Plymouth Loves Christmas and is set to transform the city centre into a winter wonderland offering visitors a truly magical festive season.

Sparkling with magic the festivities, which start on Thursday 12 November, will be bigger and better than before as Plymouth City Council and Plymouth City Centre Company have invested in many new features.

Brand new stunning gold and...

Referees wanted in Plymouth

Willing whistle blowers are wanted in Plymouth as a community football league looks to recruit men – and women – in black.

Leisure Leagues – Europe’s biggest and most successful providers of 5 and 6-a-side football – are running courses for budding referees.

The league donates all its profits to charities and good causes and has received praise from Gordon Brown, David Cameron...

Greenergy recruits first apprentice at its Plymouth fuel terminal

Greenergy, the UK’s largest road fuel supplier, has extended its apprenticeship scheme to its Plymouth fuel distribution site. Michael Fesler, a Plymouth resident who has just turned 18, joins another eight young people currently completing their apprenticeships with Greenergy throughout the UK.

Michael Fesler, Greenergy Maintenance Apprentice said:

“The traditional route of A...

Argyle 1 Accrington 0: Match report

A goal by Reuben Reid worthy of winning a match of much greater import than the battle between Sky Bet League 2’s in-form teams kept Argyle three points clear at the top of the division.

The Pilgrims needed an unbeatable combination of Reid’s skill; dogged determination in the face of talented and organised opposition; and sheer, naked good luck to record a fourth successive league...

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